Business tourism on the rise [Travel]
The African region is increasingly becoming a popular tourism destination, fuelled by strong economic growth and rising disposable incomes. Over the years, the … source
Trump and Jong Un take selfies as Winter Olympics kickoff
People in downtown Seoul, South Korea were thrilled to see U.S. president Donald Trump hand in hand with his North Korean leader Kim Jong Un walking … source
EU top diplomat says Libya’s situation is improving
The European Union’s top diplomat, Federica Mogherini, on Monday said the situation in Libya is improving, citing recent calls for elections and an increase in … source
Group condemns african nations presence at US embassy Jerusalem opening
A diplomatic fallout is brewing over Monday’s deadly violence in Gaza that saw 58 Palestinians killed and 2700 more injured when Israeli troops fired on them … source
Coffee production threatened in Eastern Ethiopia
For generations, farmers planted the lush earth of Awedai and nearby areas in eastern Ethiopia with coffee trees, earning a livelihood from a crop that is now the … source
The African diaspora, its forgotten historical figures and Martin Luther King’s speech [This is…
In this week’s culture segment we talk about the African Diaspora. Despite the negative speeches, many Africans abroad or African descendants contribute to … source
China to probe far side of the moon this year [Sci Tech]
China plans to probe the far side of the Moon starting from the end of 2018, according to the country’s space scientists. The far-side lunar probe will use … source
Designer pushes Nigerians to revive and promote local leather industry [no comment]
Nigeria’s leather industry has the potential to generate over 600 million dollars annually but after a collapse of the manufacturing sector in the 90s, entrepreneurs … source
Mobilization for the release of Congo political prisoners [The Morning Call]
The Congolese Observatory of Human Rights OCDH on Friday launched a campaign for the release of political prisoners in the country. Trésor Nzila is the … source
Discovering tourism in Hurghada, Egypt [no comment]
With its breathtakingly beautiful coral reefs and turquoise waters ideal for windsurfing, Hurghada, on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, has become a popular tourist … source